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Location: United States We maintain a roster of trusted, experienced contractors we collaborate with across projects. This role is part of that ongoing talent pool, and qualified candidates may be contacted for future engagements as project needs arise. Blenderbox is seeking a Contract UX Researcher to support discovery and evaluative research across complex digital products and services, primarily in the public sector. This role plays a critical part in ensuring our work is grounded in real user needs, organizational realities, and actionable insight. You’ll partner closely with UX strategists, product designers, project managers, and technical leads to plan and execute research, synthesize findings, and translate learning into clear direction for design and product teams. This is a hands-on role centered on thoughtful research, clear synthesis, and practical outcomes. What You’ll Do User Research & Stakeholder Engagement Plan and conduct qualitative research using a range of methods, including one-on-one interviews, group-based research, contextual inquiry, and evaluative usability testing Engage stakeholders and users across multiple roles and teams to understand needs, workflows, constraints, and opportunities Collaborate with project teams to define research goals, user groups, and the questions, assumptions, and risks to be explored through research Develop research plans, discussion guides, and supporting documentation Adapt research approaches as project scope, constraints, or timelines evolve Synthesis & Insight Development Analyze research inputs to identify patterns, themes, risks, and opportunity areas Incorporate findings from content audits, UX audits, workflow reviews, accessibility audits, and existing documentation as inputs to research synthesis Triangulate qualitative findings with other available inputs (e.g., surveys, audits, operational data) to strengthen insights and recommendations Translate research into clear, actionable insights that inform strategy, design decisions, and prioritization Workshops & Collaborative Sessions Design and facilitate workshops or working sessions to validate findings, explore opportunities, or align stakeholders Prepare materials, support facilitation planning, and synthesize outcomes Partner closely with UX designers and project managers to ensure research insights translate into meaningful next steps Discovery & Evaluation Deliverables Prepare and contribute to key research outputs, including: Findings and insights documentation Research readouts and presentation decks Opportunity framing and early directional recommendations Clear articulation of research-informed next steps Present research findings to client teams, including facilitating readouts and supporting leadership discussions Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with UX designers, product managers, and technical partners to integrate research into active project workflows Review and contribute feedback on research artifacts, synthesis, or findings as part of collaborative team work What We’re Looking For 5–8+ years of experience conducting UX research for digital products or services Strong qualitative research skills with experience leading research independently Demonstrated ability to synthesize ambiguity into clarity and communicate insights effectively Excellent facilitation skills, particularly in remote and cross-functional settings Strong writing and presentation skills for client-facing deliverables Comfort working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments Experience collaborating closely with designers, project/product managers, and technical teams Nice to Have Experience working in public-sector, education, nonprofit, or regulated environments Familiarity with accessibility and inclusive research practices Experience supporting research efforts that span multiple phases of a project or evolve over time Tools & Ways of Working Experience working with tools such as: Figma / FigJam Miro Zoom-based remote facilitation Google Workspace Standard research documentation and synthesis workflows Engagement Details Contract role; duration and commitment vary by project Remote; U.S.-based availability required Part-time to full-time depending on project needs Competitive hourly rate based on experience and scope About Us Blenderbox is a human-centered design and technology agency. We work with governments and organizations to improve complex digital products and services through thoughtful research, design, and collaboration. How to Apply If this seems like a good fit for you, and you would like to be considered for future projects, please submit your résumé and any work samples you wish to share. Apply using the link. Must be a US Citizen or authorized to work in the US. No recruiters, please.

Location: United States We maintain a roster of trusted, experienced contractors we collaborate with across projects. This role is part of that ongoing talent pool, and qualified candidates may be contacted for future engagements as project needs arise. Blenderbox is seeking a Senior UX Strategist (Contract) to lead experience strategy for complex, policy-driven digital projects. This role is for a seasoned practitioner who can independently define UX and content strategy, navigate ambiguity, and guide multidisciplinary teams through digital transformation work. As a Senior UX Strategist at Blenderbox, you will work across multiple client projects—often in government, education, and other regulated environments—partnering closely with project managers, designers, and engineers to translate requirements into cohesive UX and content strategies that are grounded in real technical constraints. This is a contract, project-based role within our agency practice. It is not a UI-first design role and is not tied to a single product. What You’ll Do Own experience strategy end-to-end across complex digital projects Lead stakeholder research, discovery interviews, and requirements gathering in ambiguous or politically complex environments Synthesize user needs, business goals, policy constraints, and technical realities into clear, defensible experience strategy Define experience principles, success criteria, and structural approaches that guide design and delivery Develop and own UX artifacts including personas, user journeys, service blueprints, workflows, and information architecture Define content strategy as part of the overall UX approach, focusing on structure, hierarchy, sequencing, and clarity Create and document content models that support scalable, reusable, and accessible user experiences Define UX and content strategies that account for underlying data models, CMS structures, system integrations, and technical constraints Shape UX strategy for CMS-backed and data-driven digital systems, including public-facing experiences and supporting administrative or operational interfaces Collaborate with UX/UI Product Designers to ensure design systems and component patterns align with experience strategy, content models, and system requirements Provide strategic guidance and quality oversight throughout design and implementation Collaborate with engineers and technical leads to anticipate risks and ensure strategies are feasible and sustainable Lead or co-lead client workshops and presentations, clearly communicating recommendations, tradeoffs, and rationale What We’re Looking For Significant experience (typically 10+ years) in UX strategy, experience design, or a related discipline Demonstrated experience owning UX strategy for complex, CMS-backed and data-driven digital systems Strong background in information architecture, content modeling, and system-level UX thinking Proven ability to operate independently and lead strategy without close oversight Comfort navigating policy-driven, regulated, or enterprise environments Strong client-facing communication skills, including facilitating workshops and presenting strategy Working knowledge of how content models, data structures, roles, permissions, and system constraints influence user experience Familiarity with accessibility standards and inclusive design practices Experience working with government, education, or other public-sector clients is strongly preferred How You Work You bring clarity to complexity and structure to ambiguity You think in systems, not just features or screens You balance ideal user experience with real-world technical and policy constraints You are confident making judgment calls and articulating tradeoffs You collaborate effectively across disciplines and roles You approach UX as a strategic practice, not just a set of deliverables Tools & Practices Experience creating UX and content strategy artifacts (journeys, IA, content models, conceptual frameworks) Familiarity with CMS platforms and how content and data structures are implemented in digital products Comfort working in iterative, project-based delivery environments Ability to engage meaningfully in technical conversations Engagement Details Contract, project-based role (hours vary by engagement) Fully remote Candidates must be based in the United States Applicants should include their hourly rate or rate range when applying How to Apply If this seems like a good fit for you, and you would like to be considered for future projects, please submit your résumé, a cover note (incl hourly rate) and any work samples you wish to show us. Apply using the link. Must be a US Citizen or authorized to work in the US. No recruiters, please.

Location: United States Blenderbox is seeking a UX Strategist to lead experience strategy for complex, policy-driven digital projects. This role is responsible for shaping how information, interactions, content, and underlying systems come together to create clear, usable, and trustworthy digital services. As a UX Strategist at Blenderbox, you will work across multiple client projects—often in government, education, and other regulated environments—partnering closely with project managers, designers, and engineers to translate requirements into cohesive UX and content strategies that are grounded in real technical constraints. This is a strategy-led, project-based full-time role within our agency practice. It is not a UI-first design role and is not tied to a single product. What You’ll Do Lead stakeholder research, discovery interviews, and requirements gathering to inform UX and experience strategy Synthesize user needs, business goals, policy constraints, and technical considerations into clear experience direction Define experience principles, success criteria, and structural approaches for digital products and services Develop and own UX artifacts including personas, user journeys, service blueprints, workflows, and information architecture Define content strategy as part of the overall UX approach, focusing on content structure, hierarchy, sequencing, and clarity Create and document content models that support scalable, reusable, and accessible user experiences Define UX and content strategies that account for underlying data models, CMS structures, system integrations, and technical constraints Shape UX strategy for CMS-backed and data-driven digital systems, including public-facing experiences and supporting administrative or operational interfaces Collaborate with UX/UI Product Designers to ensure design systems and component patterns align with experience strategy, content models, and system requirements Review and guide design work to ensure usability, accessibility, and alignment with requirements and constraints Collaborate with engineers and technical leads to ensure UX and content strategies are feasible and well-integrated into technical solutions Participate in client workshops and presentations, clearly communicating experience decisions, tradeoffs, and rationale What We’re Looking For Significant experience (typically 8+ years) in UX strategy, experience design, or a related discipline A portfolio or body of work demonstrating experience strategy, systems thinking, and UX decision-making (not just visual design) Strong experience conducting stakeholder research and synthesizing qualitative inputs into actionable strategy Demonstrated ability to define information architecture and content models for complex systems Experience shaping UX strategy for CMS-backed and data-driven digital systems, including administrative or operational interfaces Working knowledge of how content models, data structures, roles, permissions, and system constraints influence user experience Comfort collaborating across UX, design, and technical domains Strong communication skills, including presenting strategy to non-design stakeholders Familiarity with accessibility standards and inclusive design practices Experience working in government, education, healthcare, or other regulated environments is a plus How You Work You are comfortable with ambiguity and skilled at bringing structure to complexity You think in systems, not just screens or features You see content and data as core components of user experience You balance ideal user experiences with real-world policy and technical constraints You collaborate generously and communicate clearly across disciplines You approach UX as a strategic practice, not just a design output Tools & Practices Experience creating UX and content strategy artifacts (journeys, IA, content models, conceptual frameworks) Familiarity with CMS platforms and how content and data structures are implemented in digital products Comfort working within iterative, project-based delivery environments Ability to engage meaningfully in technical conversations without writing code Compensation & Benefits The salary range for this role is $115,000–$150,000 , depending on experience and alignment with the responsibilities described above. We offer benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverage, paid time off, and retirement contributions. Additional details will be shared during the interview process. What We Offer Blenderbox offers a remote work environment with competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities to work on meaningful public-sector projects, and a collaborative team culture that values thoughtful strategy, clear communication, and continuous learning. How to Apply If this seems like a good fit for you, please submit your résumé and any work samples you wish to share. Apply using the link. Must be a US Citizen or authorized to work in the US. No recruiters, please. Salary: $110,000 – $150,000 / year

Location: United States Blenderbox is a fully-remote (HQ in NYC) human-centered design and technology agency. We work with public-sector organizations to build user-friendly digital services and modernize complex systems. We’re looking for a Senior Digital Project Manager with strong technical acumen, excellent client-facing skills, and the ability to guide complex projects from strategy through delivery. This is a senior role for someone who brings clarity, confidence, and sound judgment. You should be comfortable navigating technical conversations, anticipating risks, identifying opportunities within ongoing work, and and shaping direction throughout the project, not just managing tasks and schedules. What You’ll Do Lead delivery of large-scale digital initiatives across UX, content, engineering, and platform implementation Manage multiple concurrent projects and workstreams, balancing priorities and maintaining steady delivery across teams. Serve as the primary client point of contact and strategic partner, supporting decision-making and guiding discussions around options, risks, and priorities Translate business goals and requirements into structured plans, roadmaps, and decision frameworks Partner with technical leads to interpret requirements, clarify constraints, and ensure technical work is planned and executed smoothly. Manage CMS-focused builds—like Drupal and WordPress—including configuration planning, content migration workflows, and coordination with engineering Oversee QA processes: test plans, acceptance criteria, issue triage, and release readiness Facilitate internal and client meetings and workshops, like sprint planning, kickoffs and reviews, and stakeholder alignment sessions Identify opportunities within projects to improve efficiency, streamline workflows, and support smoother delivery. Support resource planning, including assembling and adjusting project teams based on capacity and required skills Assist in contractor or specialist recruitment when specific expertise is needed Maintain organized project documentation across Jira, Confluence, and Google Workspace Contribute to pre-sales efforts by supporting proposals, scopes, schedules, and delivery models Contribute to strengthening the PM practice by refining internal processes, coordination methods, and delivery standards across the agency. Who Thrives in This Role People who bring clarity and structure to complex or shifting environments People who can self-direct and make informed decisions without constant escalation People who comfortably learn and navigate technical context alongside engineering teams People who balance structure with pragmatism and avoid unnecessary overhead People who recognize opportunities and help shape direction as work evolves People who focus on outcomes and value—not just hours or activity People who collaborate well with UX, engineering, and product strategy teams People who communicate calmly, clearly, and consistently with clients and internal teams People who take ownership of delivery and maintain steady momentum across teams What You Bring 7+ years managing digital projects in an agency or similarly-paced environment (this is a senior role; junior and mid-level candidates will not be considered) Strong technical understanding of web platforms, CMS architectures, APIs, integrations, and development workflows Hands-on experience managing Drupal or WordPress builds, migrations, or enhancements Ability to anticipate risks, understand tradeoffs, and contribute to strategic decisions Experience guiding multidisciplinary teams (UX, engineering, strategy, QA, content) Clear communication skills—able to simplify complexity and move discussions forward Ability to coordinate resources, understand staffing needs, and assemble effective project teams A value-driven approach to delivery—focused on outcomes, efficiency, and thoughtful execution Interest in strengthening PM operations internally through improved processes and cross-team alignment Willingness to support pre-sales and proposal efforts where PM insight is valuable Nice to Have Experience with public-sector or large enterprise modernization projects Familiarity with accessibility standards and requirements (e.g., WCAG concepts) Exposure to discovery methods, IA, content strategy, and structured research processes Understanding of engineering principles or development concepts (not as an engineer, but as a partner to engineering teams) Experience supporting or integrating with SaaS platforms or multi-system ecosystems Agile/Scrum, or other certifications Compensation & Benefits We offer competitive compensation commensurate with experience, along with a benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverage, paid time off, and retirement contributions. Additional details will be shared during the interview process. Our Approach We focus on delivering well-structured, user-friendly digital services for public-sector organizations. Our teams work with a high level of autonomy and transparency, with an emphasis on clear communication, realistic planning, and consistent follow-through. We value practicality over bureaucracy and look for people who can help strengthen our delivery practice while keeping projects moving with purpose. How to Apply Please submit your résumé, a cover note, a summary of your relevant experience and any samples you wish to show us. Apply using the link. Must be a US Citizen or authorized to work in the US. Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, we regret that only candidates selected to move forward will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in working with us. No recruiters, please. Salary: $120,000 – $160,000 / year

Location: United States About EnrollWise EnrollWise is a leading enrollment management platform trusted by major U.S. school districts. We deliver robust, secure, and scalable solutions built on a modern tech stack, including Python/Django with Graphene for GraphQL APIs, Next.js (React + TypeScript), PostgreSQL, Redis, Celery for task queuing, and cloud-based infrastructure with dynamic horizontal scaling using AWS services like ECS, Fargate, S3, and CloudWatch. We're committed to innovation in education technology, powering seamless integrations with third-party services like Twilio, SmartyStreets, Census, ArcGIS, and Student Information Systems. Role Overview We're seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to audit our current infrastructure and Python/Django application, provide expert recommendations, and guide the transition to a shared tenant (multi-tenant) architecture. Our existing DevOps team handles day-to-day operations, but we need your specialized expertise in high-availability, high-traffic systems to optimize for peak enrollment cycles and ensure enterprise-grade performance as we scale. This position is a contract role and can work remotely anywhere in the US. Collaboration with our team during US business hours is required. Key Responsibilities - Conduct a comprehensive audit of our AWS-based infrastructure (including ECS, Fargate, Terraform IaC, CloudWatch/Sentry monitoring, and disaster recovery setups) and Python/Django application to identify scalability, performance, reliability, and security gaps. - Recommend and implement best practices for high-availability architectures, fault-tolerant mechanisms, and elastic scaling to handle high-traffic scenarios without downtime. - Design and set up a shared tenant instance model, ensuring data isolation, independent scaling per tenant, and compliance with security standards. - Facilitate load testing processes to identify performance optimization opportunities. - Collaborate with our engineering team to enhance CI/CD pipelines, automate deployments, and integrate observability tools for proactive monitoring and alerting. Qualifications - 7+ years of DevOps experience, with proven expertise in building and optimizing high-availability, high-traffic applications (e.g., handling peak loads in SaaS environments). - Deep knowledge of AWS services (ECS, Fargate, S3, CloudFront, WAF, CloudWatch) and Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform. - Familiarity with Python/Django ecosystems, including GraphQL (Graphene), task queues (Celery), and databases (PostgreSQL, Redis). - Experience designing multi-tenant architectures with emphasis on isolation, scalability, and security. - Expert knowledge of containerization (Docker), monitoring/anomaly detection. - Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to communicate technical recommendations clearly. - Prior consulting or auditing roles in fast-growing startups or enterprise environments. Why Join Us? - Make a meaningful impact on education by enhancing a platform that serves millions of students and families. - Flexible part-time schedule. Fully remote. - Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience.

Location: Worldwide We are seeking an experienced software engineer specializing in Python, Django, Django ORM, GraphQL, performance optimization and API Integrations. You will contribute to EnrollWise, our flagship product. EnrollWise is a best-in-class admissions and enrollment platform for public school districts that empowers families to make informed decisions and allows schools to perform fair and equitable student placements. We are actively expanding the EnrollWise product line. The Back End for our product is built with Python and Django and the Front End with React/NextJS with communication/API layer in Apollo/GraphQL. This is a 6-12 months initial contract with an opportunity for a long-term engagement. Attention to detail and the ability to develop performant and scalable software is extremely important. The ideal candidate will be well-accomplished and eager to embrace a healthy challenge. This is a fully remote position. We operate within a system of transparency and open communication that accelerates progress and allows for a healthy work / life balance. You will be working with talented people who are forward-thinking and compassionate. The interview will be expedited if you attach samples of your work (links to web applications you've built or screenshots) and code samples (GitHub/GitLab account). Responsibilities Own and drive the development of new product features and enhance existing. Develop software components that are efficient and scalable. Maintain a high level of quality for software deliverables. Review and provide feedback on PRs from other team members. Collaborate on requirements definition and product design & development. Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement and estimation. Collaborate closely with Product Managers and Designers to advise on technical feasibility of proposed design approaches. Actively participate in evolving our engineering quality standards. Provide strong thought leadership on emerging technologies. Minimal Qualifications 4+ years of hands-on production experience with Python and Django framework. Experience with Decoupled architectures. Experience building and integrating performant and secure APIs. Strong familiarity with the AWS ecosystem. Experience building microservices while leveraging the AWS ecosystem. Solid grasp of application security and performance optimization techniques. Knowledge of best practice software architecture patterns and concepts. Ability to write scalable, reusable, testable, and efficient code. Proficient in front-end theming, layout building and CSS pre/post-processors. Comfortable with JavaScript. Proactive with strong communication skills - fluent in the English language. Stellar problem solving, organizational and time management skills. Nice to have Experience developing SaaS products. Experience with NoSQL database backends. Experience configuring and maintaining CI/CD pipelines. Experience with other programming languages. Compensation Depends on experience. About Blenderbox Blenderbox is a values-based virtual agency with subject matter experts distributed around the United States with headquarters in New York City. We have over 20 years of experience building websites and applications, primarily for government and public sector organizations. Our culture is one of inclusion, transparency and pride. Our team works cross-functionally and collaboratively on a diversity of projects that are reflective of our shared core values.

Location: United States Blenderbox is actively seeking a Full Stack Python engineer that will contribute to our technical product initiatives. We seek a new trusted teammate who shares our passion for mission-driven work and recognizes the value of modern software development practices. The ideal candidate will be well-accomplished and eager to embrace a healthy challenge. We design experiences and build products for mission-driven organizations. You will have an opportunity to make an impact on a variety of initiatives. Your primary focus will be on EnrollWise, our flagship product. EnrollWise is a best-in-class admissions and enrollment platform for public school districts that empowers families to make informed decisions and allows schools to perform fair and equitable student placements. We are actively expanding the EnrollWise product line. Cross-functional collaboration is key at Blenderbox. The proper candidate will thrive working within agile, cross-functional teams and proactively contribute subject matter expertise. This is a full-time US-based remote position. The majority of your work will be focused on back-end, with some front-end engineering. At Blenderbox, we operate within a system of transparency and open communication that accelerates progress and allows for a healthy work / life balance. You will be working with talented people who are forward-thinking and compassionate. Responsibilities Own and drive the development of new product features and enhance existing. Develop software components that are efficient and scalable. Maintain a high level of quality for software deliverables. Review and provide feedback on PRs from other team members. Collaborate on requirements definition and product design & development. Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement and estimation. Collaborate closely with Product Managers and Designers to advise on technical feasibility of proposed design approaches. Actively participate in evolving our engineering quality standards. Provide strong thought leadership on emerging technologies. Minimal Qualifications 4+ years of hands-on production experience with Python and Django framework. Experience with Decoupled architectures. Experience building and integrating performant and secure APIs. Strong familiarity with the AWS ecosystem. Experience building microservices while leveraging the AWS ecosystem. Solid grasp of application security and performance optimization techniques. Knowledge of best practice software architecture patterns and concepts. Ability to write scalable, reusable, testable, and efficient code. Proficient in front-end theming, layout building and CSS pre/post-processors. Comfortable with JavaScript. Proactive and have excellent written and oral communication skills. Stellar problem solving, organizational and time management skills. US Citizen or authorized to work in the US. Nice to have Experience developing SaaS products. Experience with NoSQL database backends. Experience configuring and maintaining CI/CD pipelines. Experience with other programming languages. Salary Range $100-130k, commensurate with experience. What We Offer Full coverage for Health Care, Dental, Vision FSA, HSA coverage options 401K & Pension Plan with employer contributions of at least 5% 20 days of PTO, 11 Holidays, 5 Wellness Days Home office improvement budget Career growth and professional development coaching / support Company-provided laptop 100% virtual work environment - all team members are remote About Blenderbox Blenderbox is a values-based virtual agency with subject matter experts distributed around the United States with headquarters in New York City. We have over 20 years of experience building websites and applications, primarily for government and public sector organizations. Our culture is one of inclusion, transparency and pride. Our team works cross-functionally and collaboratively on a diversity of projects that are reflective of our shared core values. Salary: $100,000 – $130,000 / year

Location: United States Blenderbox Product Managers guide and support cross-functional teams of engineers, designers, and researchers toward the production and delivery of quality software products that have an immediate positive impact on people’s lives. We are seeking professionals who are highly motivated, detail-focused and solutions-oriented. A natural curiosity and ability to offer new ideas that challenge and transform business processes is essential to the success in this role. This is a hands-on role in which you will be making a significant contribution to the growth of existing products as well as the success of new product initiatives. You will partner with a multidisciplinary team and manage the entire product lifecycle from strategy to delivery / long term support. You will have an opportunity to make an impact on a variety of initiatives. Your primary focus will be on EnrollWise, our flagship product. EnrollWise is a best-in-class admissions and enrollment platform designed for public school districts. It empowers families to make informed decisions and enables schools to conduct fair and equitable student placements. We are actively expanding the EnrollWise product line. Product Managers report to our Director of Product and work alongside design, engineering and research professionals. This is a USA-based full-time remote position that will have you working with talented colleagues who are success driven and know how to maintain healthy balance in the workplace. Responsibilities Work cross-functionally to define the optimal solution to customer problems. Conduct product discovery, qualitative and quantitative research, ideation, prototyping, stakeholder interviews. Enhance product experience, reliability, security & privacy, data protection and compliance, performance and accessibility. Compose and refine product specifications, define epics, write user stories, acceptance criteria and QA steps. Work with engineers to deliver software that is robust, scalable and maintainable. Compose and maintain client-facing and internal product documentation. Triage defects and define a path for resolution. Communicate priorities and responsibilities to the team and facilitate the delivery of a quality product within timeline and budget. Effectively balance analytical & creative thinking with a hands-on, pragmatic approach to driving progress and adapting to evolving customer needs. Establish and maintain effective communication with customers and internal stakeholders. Maintain and evolve knowledge of customer experience and technology trends. Qualifications Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and to think both creatively and analytically 4+ years of experience as a Product Manager, Technical Product Manager, Engineer or similar role Engineering or QA background Experience building enterprise scale digital products Experience partnering with fast-paced cross-functional delivery teams to create digital products with strong focus on technology and user experience. Experience in data modeling and relational databases Familiarity with CI/CD tools Experience with web accessibility Experience with Design Systems Proficient in JIRA, Confluence, Github and other development management tools Working knowledge of product development methodologies, tools, and processes, including Agile and Lean Global and cultural awareness US Citizen or authorized to work in the US Nice to Have Experience working at a digital consultancy or agency Experience building SaaS or multi-tenant products Experience with content management systems Working knowledge of Figma A degree in computer science or relevant field What We Offer Competitive compensation Full coverage for Health Care, Dental, Vision FSA, HSA coverage options 401K & Pension Plan with employer contributions of at least 5% 20 days of PTO, 11 Holidays, 5 Wellness Days Home office improvement budget Career growth and professional development coaching / support Company-provided laptop 100% virtual work environment - all team members are remote About Blenderbox Blenderbox is a values-based virtual agency with subject matter experts distributed around the United States with headquarters in New York City. We have over 20 years of experience building websites and applications, primarily for government and public sector organizations. Our culture is one of inclusion, transparency and pride. Our team works cross-functionally and collaboratively on a diversity of projects that are reflective of our shared core values. Salary: $110,000 – $135,000 / year

Location: United States Blenderbox is now hiring a Senior .NET Software Engineer (Contract) with expert level competence in .NET 6 (Core), .NET MVC Framework, .NET Web API, SQL, LINQ, API development and React. You will be responsible for driving development of our .NET software products designed for our higher education and government clients. The majority of your work will be focused on back-end engineering, code reviews, with occasional front-end engineering. This is a remote US-based contract (1099) position . Initial term of engagement 3-6 month with an opportunity to extend. Full time engagement may be considered for the right candidate. Cross-functional collaboration is key at Blenderbox. The proper candidate must be well accomplished and able to thrive working within agile, cross-functional teams and proactively contribute subject matter expertise. You will be working with talented people that are forward-thinking and compassionate. Responsibilities: Integrate functional, technical, and business requirements into efficient and scalable software designs Collaborate with UX / UI Designers and advise on technical feasibility of proposed design approaches. Compose and maintain detailed technical specifications. Groom project backlog, coordinate execution with other team members and oversee the quality of deliverables Solve technical challenges using available open source software and follow modern engineering best practices. Write secure, performant, maintainable and testable code. Proactively raise and help resolve issues throughout the software product lifecycle. Contribute technical expertise in client meetings and communications. Proactively and clearly communicate technical risks and tradeoffs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Minimal Qualifications: 4+ years experience with .NET 6 (Core), .NET MVC Framework, LINQ, SQL Proficiency with front-end, JavaScript, React, CSS Experience with REST, APIs, JSON, decoupling techniques Experience with Swagger is preferred Experience writing middleware Experience with Azure Cloud, CI/CD Working knowledge of software security and performance optimization principles Ability to work in an agile, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with cross-functional teams Ability to troubleshoot technical issues Excellent written and oral communication skills US Citizen or authorized to work in the United States Contractual terms are subject to review of qualifications and negotiable. About Blenderbox Blenderbox is a values-based virtual agency with subject matter experts distributed around the United States with headquarters in New York City. We have over 20 years of experience building websites and applications for mission-driven organizations, primarily for nonprofit, educational, and governmental organizations. Our culture is one of inclusion, transparency and pride. Our team works cross-functionally and collaboratively on a diversity of projects that are reflective of our shared core values.

Location: United States Blenderbox is actively seeking a Python expert that will lead our technical product initiatives. We seek a new trusted teammate that shares our passion for mission-driven work and recognizes the value of modern software development practices. The ideal candidate will be well-accomplished and eager to embrace a healthy challenge. We design experiences and build products for mission-driven organizations. You will have an opportunity to make an impact on a variety of initiatives. Your primary focus will be on EnrollWise, our flagship product. EnrollWise is a best-in-class admissions and enrollment platform for public school districts that empowers families to make informed decisions and allows schools to perform fair and equitable student placements. We are actively expanding the EnrollWise product line. Cross-functional collaboration is key at Blenderbox. The proper candidate will thrive working within agile, cross-functional teams and proactively contribute subject matter expertise. This is a full-time US-based remote position. The majority of your work will be focused on front-end and back-end engineering, code reviews, and technical planning. At Blenderbox, we operate within a system of transparency and open communication that accelerates progress and allows for a healthy work / life balance. You will be working with talented people that are forward-thinking and compassionate. Responsibilities Translate complex functional, technical, and business requirements into efficient and scalable software designs by taking into account time and financial constraints. Collaborate closely with UX / UI Designers and advise on technical feasibility of proposed design approaches. Provide technical oversight of product delivery, from initial scoping, architecture to hands-on feature execution. Contribute technical expertise in key client meetings and communications. Help define and enforce quality engineering standards. Provide strong thought leadership on emerging technologies. Conduct internal training in areas in which you specialize. Minimal Qualifications 2+ years of experience in a technical leadership role. 5+ years of hands-on production experience with Python and Django framework. Experience developing SaaS products. Experience with Decoupled architectures. Proficient in JavaScript. Experience building and integrating performant and secure APIs. Strong familiarity with the AWS ecosystem. Experience building microservices while leveraging the AWS ecosystem. Solid grasp of application security and performance optimization techniques. Deep understanding of software architecture patterns and concepts. Ability to write scalable, reusable, testable, and efficient code. Proactive and have excellent written and oral communication skills. Stellar problem solving, organizational and time management skills. US Citizen or authorized to work in the US. Nice to have Experience with NoSQL database backends. Familiarity with Lucene-based search backends (e.g. SOLR, ElasticSearch). Experience configuring and maintaining CI/CD pipelines. Experience with other programming languages. Salary Range $125-170k, commensurate with experience. What We Offer Full coverage for Health Care, Dental, Vision FSA, HSA coverage options 401K & Pension Plan with employer contributions of at least 5% 20 days of PTO, 11 Holidays, 5 Wellness Days Home office improvement budget Career growth and professional development coaching / support Company-provided laptop 100% virtual work environment - all team members are remote About Blenderbox Blenderbox is a values-based virtual agency with subject matter experts distributed around the United States with headquarters in New York City. We have over 20 years of experience building websites and applications for mission-driven organizations, primarily for nonprofit, educational, and governmental organizations. Our culture is one of inclusion, transparency and pride. Our team works cross-functionally and collaboratively on a diversity of projects that are reflective of our shared core values. Salary: $125,000 – $170,000 / year